1960 Austin Princess vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 760 (153 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 845 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | Princess | 760 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |